Since 2015, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria have gained increasing prominence as a framework for assessing businesses. In that year, the United Nations adopted both its 2030 Development Agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Accords to formalise the organisation’s approach to advancing sustainability and urge global companies across all sectors to align with these objectives.
Excitement around cryptocurrencies has surged over recent years, sometimes dominating financial headlines and discussions. Where did it all start? This article aims to provide an overview of cryptocurrencies' history and what it may be saying about their future.
Gone are the days when a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates sufficed as a present for Christmas. During the holiday period, the battle for consumers’ attention in food and drink is much more intense. The study by market research company Mintel shows a slight decrease in food and drink gifting from 34% in 2021 to 33% in 2022 in the UK. According to Forbes, the results emphasise the importance of distinctive and engaging offerings.
Economic growth due to demographic changes is a unique opportunity for the demographic dividend. The population in the Middle East and North Africa region is expected to double in size within the next twenty years. With the right investments and opportunities, young people can build a stable future in their countries.
In a world teeming with investment options, the Arabian Peninsula, stands far above the rest regarding oil: the Middle East. With countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait holding some of the world's largest oil reserves, the potential for wealth generation here is extremely large. According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), a significant player in the Persian Gulf and around the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East controls nearly 48% of global oil reserves. The statistics have drawn the worldwide gaze of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI) and High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) worldwide.
Holiday decorations and Christmas trees, even the artificial ones, have the highest demand during the holiday season, so retailers usually mark up their prices. Thus, they can take advantage of desperate shoppers who are willing to pay a little extra to get into the holiday spirit.
Thunderstorms, droughts, and floods are becoming increasingly severe. One of the world’s leading reinsurers, publicly listed company Munich Re, expects that the insured natural disaster damage will exceed the mark of a hundred billion US dollars. The group warned about the consequences of man-made global warming 50 years ago. What causes climate change? This is the crucial question of today. There is another one for insurers: what are the consequences?
Businesses use mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a way to grow, improve their position in the market, and find new possibilities. They help businesses pool their resources, get rid of unnecessary ones, and use connections to boost efficiency and generate new ideas. When M&A goes well, it can lead to higher economies of scale, a wider reach in the market, and a combination of different skills and technologies.

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